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Residents opposing site of sewage pump station fail to convince commission

edged the environmental risk the aging forcemain along Willemar Bluff poses and the urgency to address it, the beach access will not allow the CVRD to move quickly.

“The covenant alone will restrict your construction site which is already really small,” said Gardner.

“There will be citizens, in the hundreds, doing whatever it takes to help you make a better choice.”

The society is suggesting the commission seriously look at replacing the Courtenay Pump Station now with the forcemain running from it to the Jane Place Pump Station rather than wait 14 years later.

Gardner said this was ranked No. 1 among the several options presented by the advisory group.

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McDonald Wood Park Society and Croteau Beach residents tried to persuade Comox Valley Regional District’s Sewage Commission that the site it selected for a sewage pump station was not a good choice.

Anne Gardner, the former president of the society and Brad Dillen presented their points of view why residents are opposing it. But their presentations appeared to have little impact on the commission much to the dismay of the opposing residents who packed the meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

Gardner argued the selected site at the base of Croteau Road to build Comox No. 2 pump would go against the covenant that was put in place to preserve MacDonald Wood as a forested, waterfront nature park.

She added it would damage MacDonald Woods,

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Angry residents filled the regional district meeting room Tuesday afternoon block access to the beach and threaten the last vestiges of salt marsh in Comox Bay. It would also disturb archaeological remains.

“The park covenant prohibits any trail building through the salt and marsh midden,” said Gardner. “The only way to connect the trails to the foreshore is the beach access. It has so much im-

portance to this network that the Comox Rotary built this incredibly beautiful boardwalk.”

A 2011 CVRD survey showed the location was one of the top four most frequented beach accesses in the valley.

“That is why you are going to have such a huge public pushback,” Gardner said.

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The LINC Youth Centre is letting parents and siblings in on the fun. The centre is now open for family drop-in on Sundays from 3-5 p.m. The drop-in includes the games room featuring air hockey, foosball, ping pong, pool, video games, karaoke and concession. The indoor skatepark is also available for skateboarding, scootering, biking, and even dodgeball. The drop-in is only $5 per family.

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This would preclude the need for a second pump station and may save between $7 million to $12 million. But due to high initial short term cost, all other criteria were ignored and the commission selected the Croteau Beach option.

Brad Dillen, a construction planner and capital budget manager, pointed out to the commission the cost of building a second pump station now at $11.6 million may be cheaper but down the road it’s going to cost tax payers more.

The estimate for the Courtenay Pump Station upgrade is $22.9 million scheduled to be performed in 2027. It includes replacing the existing pump station, upgrading Jane place pumps and installing a completely new force main from Courtenay to the treatment facility via Croteau Road.

Dillen said they have to consider the likelihood of things costing even more in the future because prices are expected to go up like gas prices, groceries and construction costs.

“The total cost of the pump station number 2 option and the work we delay climbs to almost $32 million or $9 million more than if we replaced the Courtenay Pump Station now,” Dillen explained.

“A replacement that is already in the CVRD’s own long term sewage plan.”

Area B director Rodney Nichol feels the commission has not adequately addressed all the options available.

“Unfortunately money has gotten in the way and has, in my opinion, influenced the scope of the solution,” said Nichol. “The handling of our sewage is a problem that will be with us forever. A quick fix is not a solution.”

Nichol suggested an open forum be held involving all the residents in the valley to explore all options and the financial impacts over the long term.

“We may be surprised that when the public has a chance to participate in the solution, and after examining all the available information, a long term acceptable solution will

be found. It may not be perfect but they will understand why the tough choices were made.”

Comox director Barbara Price put forward a motion that a third party review the cost benefit analysis presented by Dillen. However, it was defeated.

Courtenay director Bob Wells put forward a motion to direct staff to conduct a financial analysis of replacing the Courtenay Pump Station. That too was defeated.

Chair of the commission Manno Theos said “time is of the essence,” because of the danger the aging forcemain poses.

Comox director Maureen Swift agreed as well and doesn’t want to be accountable for anything bad that may happen if they continue to delay this project.

“I’m really concerned,” Swift said.

“I know MacDonald Wood is a gorgeous place, but if that pipe goes we will be destroying all our beaches and our shellfish industry. We are going to have a bigger problem on our hands. I would not want to be responsible for that.”

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Maple Pool issue finally settled

A lengthy and costly legal battle between the City of Courtenay and the owners of the Maple Pool campground has ended.

And over 50 low-income residents living at the campground get to stay in their homes on Headquarters Road.

After spending Friday in mediation, the two sides reached a settlement over use of the property, which is prone to some flooding in the winter months.

The settlement allows Jin and Dali Lin, owners of Maple Pool, to continue operating 53 sites exclusively for affordable housing.

“These sites are located at the highest elevations of the property and away from the most direct path of river flows in a flood event.

“The owners and residents are also providing waivers of liability to the City in relation to flood hazards and costs,” reads the joint public statement issued by the city and the Lins.

The statement was read at Monday’s council meeting by Mayor Larry Jangula after an in camera

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Dali and Lin Jin at city hall Monday night - relieved battle is over session.

The campground owners have also agreed to place a covenant to protect from any further development a 30-metre area for environmental and fish protection along the banks of the Tsolum River and other streams.

The settlement will also allow Maple Pool to operate 23 lawfully nonconforming seasonal and short-term campsites at market rates.

$150,000 - the last figure made available by city staff.

Mayor Larry Jangula said after Monday’s meeting that he was “incredibly relieved” the matter had been resolved.

“I think basically the fact that council heard from the public … and was prepared to look at other options,” Jangula said to explain the resolution of the matter. “We had an excellent mediator.”

trict, and was being used then to house permanent residents. At that time the property was known throughout the valley for its drug trafficking/use and crime issues.

The Lins have cleaned it up and created a community for many previously homeless people.

The City of Courtenay took the property into its boundaries in 2002, and never raised any objections about its zoning or the permanent residents living there.

The city actually hooked the residents up to its sewer system and allowed building permits for site improvements.

Then some flooding hit the campground in November, 2009 and again in January, 2010.

A lower level of the campsite experienced waist-deep water, but that area hasn’t been used since for permanent residents.

Maple Pool proponents argued at the time that the flooding was caused by BC Hydro water releases and wouldn’t occur again.

However, the then-city CAO Sandy Gray called for the immediate eviction of the campground’s residents.

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“The parties wish to acknowledge the patience, hard work, creative problem solving, and good faith discussions that allowed for this settlement to be reached.”

The legal battle has gone on for over five years. One year ago, a number of incumbent city councillors lost their seats in the municipal election over this issue.

The legal costs to city taxpayers are well over

Jangula said it was the new council’s idea to get a mediator. He said he couldn’t comment on what the dispute has cost city taxpayers.

The mayor said the main “positive thing” is that people who are vulnerable now have some long-term consistency in their living arrangements and that it helps the Lins “who have provided a wonderful service for the community.”

“I just feel so much better,” said Jangula.

The Lins are also relieved the issue has been resolved, especially for their permanent residents, most of whom can’t afford, and/or can’t live, in a regular apartment.

Most of the Maple Pool residents live in refurbished trailers or RV’s, many of which were donated through the Dawn to Dawn homelessness society.

Jin Lin said many of the residents have mental health issues, and the five-year threat of being evicted has weighed heavily on them.

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Partytime is 11am till 4pm. Hope to see you there.

Everyone is invited, admission is by donation to the museum, a food item for the Courtenay Food Bank or a new or gently used unwrapped toy for Santa’s workshop.

Your donations are greatly appreciated and help support the local community.

The Museum is located at 207 Fourth Street in downtown Courtenay. For more information call 250-334-0686 ext.5 or check out the website at www. courtenaymusuem.ca.

It’s that time of year again!

On Saturday November 14th the Courtenay Museum and Palaeontology Centre invites the community to a birthday party.

This year makes 27 years since the discovery of the elasmosaur fossil in the Puntledge River.

The museum will be celebrating the Elasmosaurs birthday and also a kick off for the holiday season.

Fun crafts, face painting, door prizes, cake, cookies and juice make for a great celebration of discovery. A visit from the elasmosaur mascot is also in the plans. The singing of Happy Birthday and cake cutting will be at 11:30am.

From 11am to 12:30pm This year marks 27 years join the authors Chrissince the discovery of the tine Dickinson, Deborah elasmosaur fossil in the Griffiths and Catherine The public is invited to attend the Puntledge River. Celebrate Siba for a book signing Comox Valley Regional District’s at a party on Saturday. of their new book Water- (CVRD) curling centre grand re-opening on Saturday, November 14, 2015.

Upgrade work has been taking place since late spring of this year and the facility is opening in time for the curling season.

Project cost of the improvements is $1.9 million, which was given electoral approval. Energy-efficient building, seismic, and mechanical upgrades add an estimated 30 years of life to the facility, and ensure that a multipurpose year round building, with curling as its main focus, is available to the resi11am till 3pm or by appointment dents of the Comox Valley. Project components include construction of a new slab, a new refrigeration plant and improvements to social areas. Design work was carried out by Bruce Carscadden Architect and construction work performed by Kinetic Construction.

“This project has come in on time as well as under budget, and we share in the excitement that local and visiting curlers have to enjoy a rejuvenated and improved curling facility with all new electrical, mechanical and refrigeration equipment plus an upgraded social area,” said Ken Grant, Comox Valley sports centre commission chair.

The public is welcome to attend the grand re-opening event, which will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. There will be a brief ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the official throw of rocks.

Members of the public can take a tour of the building, have some refreshments, and also try their hand at throwing a curling stone. In conjunction with the grand re-opening, the Comox Valley Curling Club will be offering a “learn to curl” clinic on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. – noon and on Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 2:00 on your retirement. For 26 years your role was – 4:00 p.m. for ages 12 years and up. invaluable in keeping the wheels turning at Pilon Tool The cost is $30 per person and preRentals. If there was a textbook written about hard registration is required by calling (250) work and dedication, there would be a chapter in it, 334-4712. The CVRD’s curling centre about you. Already your presence here is missed. is located at the exhibition grounds at Thank you, from all your friends and co-workers, 4835 Headquarters Road in Courtenay.

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Carole James speaking at NDP fall dinner

NDP Finance Critic Carole James will be guest speaker at the Comox Valley NDP’s annual fall fundraising dinner on Saturday, Nov. 14.

James will provide an update on the fall session of the Legislature, including the ongoing “deceive and delete” scandals plaguing the Christy Clark government.

“Every day we learn more about the culture of deception and cover-up in Premier Clark’s inner circle,” said James. “British Columbians are becoming increasingly alarmed as news comes out about the deliberate destruction of communications related to high-profile Liberal embarrassments.

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The dinner will feature fine food provided by the Gourmet Girls, a cash bar, and the NDP’s renowned desert auction.

Tickets are $75 and come with a generous tax receipt. The dinner takes place at the Comox Community Centre, 1855 Noel Avenue. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the dinner starts at 6 p.m.

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Provincial funding for Valley’s head injury society

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff The Comox Valley Head Injury Society (CVHIS) is increasingly becoming a more integral part of the care services available in the Comox Valley and now with its recent receipt of nearly $44,500 in funding from the B.C. Government, improvements and enhancements are about to be made to the services and programs they provide.

Comox Valley MLA Don McRae visited the society Tuesday to make the funding announcement that will bring much benefit to residents in the community while increasing the awareness about brain injuries and how to seek help as early as possible.

“Brain injuries can have a profound impact on lives, not just of those injured but also of their loved ones and friends,” said McRae. “This funding to the Comox Valley

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Head Injury Society will touch the lives of many in our community. It will help injured people with their rehabilitation and integration into everyday life and activities.”

The funding stems from a pledge made in May when the BC Ministry of Health announced the Brain Injury Alliance would receive $3 million over three years from the provincial government.

The Alliance is a province-wide organization that works with member organizations such as CVHIS to improve the quality of life for people with brain injury and their families.

CVHIS was established in 1993, to provide programs and support services to brain injury sur-

vivors, their families and caregivers in the Comox Valley. They serve survivors of injuries caused from accident, assault, disease, stroke, brain tumor, and drug or alcohol abuse.

Beverly Campbell has been in the executive director’s seat with CVHIS for only three months and went straight to work to apply for the funding. Their clientele base is approximately 160 members, which includes the support network of friends, family and caregivers as well as the survivor.

“If it wasn’t for this place I’d probably be in jail,” declared brain injury survivor Gary Chamberlain. “It’s a godsend.”

Campbell acknowledges

that the number of clients they serve is still relatively small in comparison to the national average. According to statistics, one in three Canadians is directly impacted by brain injury in some way.

There are several more individuals in the Valley probably in need of services and are either not aware help is available or are impeded by the stigma associated with brain injuries.

“Brain injuries remain one of the least understood and most common injuries that have a life-long impact. People are shocked to learn that head injury affects more individuals than MultipleSclerosis, HIV/Aids, spinal cord injury and breast cancer combined,” shared

Campbell.

According to the Northern Brain Injury Association website (nbia.ca) brain injury claims thousands of times more victims every year than all flu and cold viruses combined, yet brain injury receives considerably less funding.

Campbell plans to use the some of the funds for Art Therapy and Music Therapy, two unique programs that help stimulate the right side of the brain and improve decision making abilities. Other funds will go toward outreach and education with a focus on youth where the stigma tends to be the greatest.

One of CVHIS’s main mandates is to reduce incidences of brain injury through prevention-based education particularly for youth where the risk of incurring a brain-related injury such as concussions and second impact syndrome from sports and activities are at the highest.

CVHIS offers a variety of programs and services to brain injury survivors and their families and friends free of charge including individual support and diagnosis, group programs, a family counseling program, seniors counseling, a lunch program, and various seasonal recreational activities.

In additional to provincial government funding and the BC Brain Injury Alliance, CVHIS receives financial assistance from United Way and the Vancouver Island Health Authority Brain Injury Program. CVHIS opens its doors to the public Monday through Thursday for drop-in. They can be reached at (250) 334-9225 or www.cvhis.org arrange for an initial referral appointment.

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Decision needed now on third bridge

Re: Riverway Square Seniors’ Housing Complex Proposal Dear Mayor Jangula, You have no doubt seen the Comox Valley Echo story entitled “New Development Project to Help Revitalize Downtown Area” (referring to the “Tiger Lily” proposed mixed-use residential and commercial development on the Central Builders’ lands). The article states the development is in keeping with the City’s goal of revitalization and densification of the downtown core, supporting existing retail while providing new retail opportunities.

The proposed development is also said to enhance the riverfront with proposed improvements of existing parks and green spaces, as well as the creation of new trails and walkways accessible to seniors and people with mobility issues.

As you are aware, I have been in dialogue with staff and Council regarding a proposed redevelopment for my properties at 11th St. and Beckensell immediately adjacent to the Central Builders’ lands. Redevelopment of these lands will create the “Riverway Square Senior’s Housing Complex” (Riverway Square) which will provide similar benefits and qualities as the Tiger Lily project, recognizing the City’s desire for increased pedestrian infrastructure

downtown and connectivity to the green spaces along the Courtenay River. Both Tiger Lily and Riverway Square are in keeping with the City’s Official Community Plan for development within the Downtown Node.

At Council’s request, I have for some time now been working with staff to address consolidation of lands at 11th Street and to address the conflicting issue of an 11th Street alignment for a future proposed third river crossing.

Throughout this process, I have provided Council and staff with extensive information on the design and benefits of Riverway Square as well as information of the negative impact a bridge would have at this location.

The impact would have far reaching implications on any revitalization proposal including both Riverway Square and Tiger Lily.

Riverway Square has now stalled due to the lack of action by Council in addressing the third bridge location. Council’s position is that the City has no resources to construct a third crossing and therefore a decision on where the crossing should be is unnecessary and unwarranted.

This position must be challenged. A decision by Council is relevant, warranted, and in the best interest of the community regardless of whether funding

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is available. The City cannot encourage downtown redevelopment on the one hand while discouraging redevelopment on the other leaving this issue unresolved.

More traffic studies are not needed. The decision to eliminate the 11th Street crossing is needed.

Certainty is necessary for both developers and the community. Any additional seniors’ complex (or complexes) located in this downtown core will be of great interest to seniors and their families, not only in the Comox Valley but throughout the Island and the Province. Any development brought to this area will complement, support and be supported by the Tiger Lily development and other developments that may arise.

Support for downtown redevelopment needs a strong advocate. This advocate must press to deal with this lingering and disruptive issue and recognize the negative impacts this option will have.

I ask you, Mr. Mayor, to be that strong advocate.

Bring this issue to Council and resolve to eliminate the 11th Street option. Let’s have City Council “walk the walk” in supporting the vision for downtown in the Official Community Plan rather than simply “talking the talk”.

Support downtown redevelopment and let us

all look forward to the improvements this community supports and needs.

I ask you to move quickly and decisively.

Michael Laver Laver’s Holdings Ltd. Courtenay

CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL Reading the unbelievable drivel spittled out on your letters page last week by a climate change denier, I was astonished that the Echo would print such a litany of claims all long ago disproven by science.

For fifty years, scientists have been amassing the evidence for man-made climate change; spurious counter arguments thrown up by enormously wealthy vested interests (and cranks), have been painstakingly refuted.

All the while, serious damage has been and is being done to the earth’s climate, affecting the whole of the natural world and its ability to support us.

There is a world conference on climate change in Paris this December. Climate expert and former World Bank economist Lord Stern has said of this conference “...what we map out [in terms of carbon] in the next two decades will be absolutely critical...whether we can live in our cities breathe in them, move in them - all of this will be defined by the decisions we take [in Paris]....I don’t

think the criticality of these 20 years is sufficiently understood.”

The time for make believe is over. Climate change is real, let’s talk about how we will deal with it.

AJ Vaughan Black Creek

IT’S A FEDERAL PROBLEM On Nov. 28, 2015, the non-binding referendum held last year concerning the homeless issue is about to become a binding discriminatory referendum! It discriminates because ALL eligible voters can vote but only property owners pay!

Why is the CVRD asking people without property to vote for or against a property increase and state how much that increase should be?

A Nov. 5, 2015 newspaper article reported the Comox Valley Coalition to end Homelessness has 15 member agencies that work directly with those who are or are at risk of becoming homeless. At the request of the CVRD, this coalition has drafted a 5-year plan to create a set of “action priorities” to co-ordinate community partners’ efforts to achieve them. Then the CVRD intends to create a new regional homelessness support service.

The second part of this referendum is to “establish a service that would provide funds to one or more local non-governmental or-

ganizations”. Who decides which organization(s) will receive your tax money and who decides the fund (tax) amount? They have, at this point, 15 to choose from.

We agree the homeless issue needs to be addressed but NOT locally. This is a national problem!

It is one that needs federal government action!

Instead of looking at the property owners to pay for this, and each regional district and municipality setting up their bureaucratic administrations, why not consider getting ALL the nation’s municipalities, regional districts and the Provincial Governments to lobby the Federal Government to act?

In 2013, there were 28,000,000 people in Canada that filed income tax returns.

One way the Feds could act is to put, for example, $5.00 from every income tax return into a designated homeless fund.

This would yield $140,000,000.00 that could be distributed throughout the country.

Granted there would still be a bureaucracy but at least it would be under one administration and would be equal, unlike what is being proposed by our CVRD’s forthcoming BINDING referendum.

Gary Campbell Don Nickason

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS A BIG BOUQUET to Puntledge Veterinarian Clinic; your kindness and compassion goes without saying. Losing oiur two beautiful kitties, Caillon and Maggie, within six months has left a huge hole in our hearts. There are not enough words to express how much we appreciate you all. A very special thank you to Dr. Ken and Dree for their kindness and professional care at such a sad and emotional time. You are very special people and we will be forever grateful.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

I WOULD LIKE to compliment the young guy at Grains bakery. Great customer service with a friendly personality.

Would like to see more of

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HOW CAN IT BE that oil prices have dipped to $40 US and we get a 20 cent increase in one day? And why is the difference in gas prices between Seattle, Washington and Courtenay, BC so great? When you take in the difference between the US gallon and the imperial gallon, we are paying $2.69 more a gallon than they are in

THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com Seattle. This includes the difference in the dollar.

The other thing I notice is Shell is always the first to put up prices and last to bring them down. We are consumers must start to boycott stations that force prices up, and use those that lower prices!

I SHOP in a lot of different places in the Comox Valley. There are only a few that I look forward to going to. #1 I like going to is Grape Expectations where I buy my wine making supplies. As soon as you walk in you can feel it, the atmosphere Jutta and her staff work in is happy. The service you get is exceptional.

They all know their job very well. I buy my wine supplies and make it at home. Our grand-daughter had a wedding in our backyard this summer.

Judda suggested we join the Mix Em Up Club.

To get 5 different wines 6 people make a different wine at the Grape Expectations. When they bottle them they each get 5 different kinds. We got 15 white and 15 red. If you are having a bad day and thinking about making some wine, this is the place to go. You will come out happy, happy.

I HAD A FRIEND who was sent to Victoria in an Ambulance with only a nighty & underwear.

They told his wife to take the rest of his clothes home with her. When they sent him home, it was not in an ambulance but the Wheels for Wellness with just his nighty & underwear. No shoes or socks or even a jacket.

How embarrassing that was to him. No one at our local hospital ever gave it a thought he might have been sent home this way.

What has happened to common sense?

BOUQUETS to all of those who have served in WW 1 and 2 and others wars,so that we enjoy the very good life in the Comox Valley. Best wishes for some sort of peace or stability in the Middle East. Best wishes for our new Government to make progress, with a new approach. Best wishes for the Western world to find success and end the misery for millions who would be happy to be homeless in the Comox Valley.

A BOUQUET to the folks at the Old Church Theatre for getting the bells working again. They sound so lovely, and bring back many happy memories.

They sounded especially nice at a recent wedding, and will help to ring in the upcoming holiday season.

May they continue to ring out over the valley for years to come. Cheers!

INTERESTING that the CVRD water consumption report shows that brown lawns, dirty cars and unused boats with stage 3,saved less than 1% of the normal water consumed by the city of Courtenay this year.

CVRD information on their website shows a 50% reduction in stage 3 summer consumption - where did the all the lawn water go in Courtenay? CVRD management of Comox Lake water continues to be a murky mystery.

WOULD LIKE TO SEND out a huge thanks to friends that made John’s 65th a roaring success!

A CASCADE of the most beautiful donated silk flowers to “Too Good to be Threw Thrift Store” (“TGTBT”), and all of its generous patrons and workers for providing so many people in Courtenay with the pleasure of hunting - at a very low cost -- for useful and beautiful treasures in its brightly lit aisles. In that shop I have found everything my little heart desires in the way of clothing, knickknacks, and useful household articles. In fact, I now own items I didn’t know I needed until spotted displayed on its shelves or storefront. Bottom-line is that TGTBT satisfies my cost-conscious shopper’s desire to find quality items at bargain prices, while helping out a whole bunch of people in the process including myself! I definitely need the help. Thank you so much TGTBT, from the bottom

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DEAD THORN BRANCHES and rotten wood to those who needlessly, thoughtlessly, and recklessly remove trees from their properties, without thought or care for the uncounted insects, song birds, and small mammals who make their homes in their canopies, branches, or trunks. Think carefully before you remove a tree.

Must you or are you just doing it for the fun of trying out a new chain saw?

Many winged and furred animals’ lives depend on that tree, as well as the pleasure of so many of us in Courtenay who enjoy and nurture the company of wildlife.

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to say how much appreciation goes to the Volunteers who worked hard adding more tables chairs and getting the food out of the kitchen, thank you to them and to all who came out to support the Fallen Alders Hall, also thank you to Doris for a door prize, to Mike, to Mary, Courtnie, to Darren Adams, the list goes on and on, it was a great to see the kids out and doing their songs and last but not least the dancers who whirled around the tables, it is a treat just to watch people like Isabella and Arnie, Bob & Thelma dance. Thank you so much.

IT IS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING the CVRD CAO is recommending that Area B taxpayers fund a study with the aim of assuming responsibility/ liability for the King Coho Condo sewage treatment facility which discharges into the ocean, and has not met annual testing requirements, according to the CVRD report.

BOUTUQETS to the Condo Association for hiring a professional firm to manage the treament facilities. It would seem to be clearly the responsibility of the Condo developers and their design engineers to achieve compliance with Federal standards-not Area B taxpayers. Let’s hope that Area Directors are united in rejecting the CAO’s recommendations.

BEAUTIFUL BOOK BOUQUET to Indigo/Coles books in the Driftwood Mall from Aspen Park Elementary School. Our school was chosen this year as their Adopt-a-School recipient. Through their hard work in fundraising in the month of October, over $1200 in books is being donated to Aspen’s school library. Thank you to everyone in the Comox Valley who bought books at Coles last month and/

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS (Continued from page 10) or donated to this worthwhile cause. The students of Aspen Elementary say thank you as they will have many new books to use for research and to just enjoy.

A THANK YOU to whoever found my Cellphone at John’s in Comox and turned it in.

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unable to walk with out assistance prior and after surgery for 3 years. Just this summer I did not renew the application for my handicap parking spot. You have to ask yourself,”do I really need that parking spot by the front door, or would an extra few feet walking make me feel better”. So now we would have more parking spots, and leave the convenient ones to the people that really need them because they rely on a wheelchair or a walking aid. Of course they should be free for people that need them but every body that feels they are entitled should have to pay just like in the hospital parking lot. Right now a three-year pass is $26 or 65 cents a month, not bad for your personal parking spot by the front door. So take a close look at yourself before you start to complain, the solution to lack of parking for people with walking disability’s is in your own feet. So use your mobility as much as you can before you lose it.

THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com A BOUQUET for the City’s Parks and Rec. Department: 3 cheers, and a 21 slap-shot salute to the City of Courtenay’s Parks and Recreation Department, and their management team, who did a great job of restoring and improving the Lacrosse Box at Martin Park! On behalf of the many keen Glow Ball players -- kids, teenagers, and adults (including the odd Grandparent) -- who will be using the Martin Park “arena” for our twice weekly Glow Ball games (in the evenings from 6:30 -- 8:30 PM on Sundays and Wednesdays), we say Hip-Hip-Hooray! ... and many thanks for accomplishing the rather large task, of replacing the boards, and adding new chain link fencing to contain the action within the arena’s walls! Thanks for getting this done on time for our Glow Ball season, which started at the end of Day-light-savings, and goes until it starts again in the Spring. This is such a fun and cool way to get some exercise, and play some ball hockey with glow in the dark equipment, after supper, during the “dark early” months of the “Winter”.

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courtenaymassagetherapy.com Call 250 897 0069 We are very grateful for the city’s consistent efforts, and large expense on behalf of the community, to remarkably improve the situation at the Lacrosse Box at Martin Park. If you want to see the changes and upgrades for yourself, come on out and join us for some Glow Ball (ball hockey) action on the evenings mentioned. It is always pending weather, as we don’t play in the rain or snow for safety reasons. It is open to both genders and all ages, and for a drop in fee of $1.00 for up to 3 people from the same family (to cover glow stick costs), it is quite affordable recreation to keep you fit over the darkest months ahead. Goalies with full gear (for safety reasons) play for free! Come on out, bring a thermos of hot chocolate for the half time break, and play a fun game in a great new situation at Martin Park!

We meet at the bleacher seats on the W side of the arena, and hockey sticks

set up to accept the glow sticks are provided! Just walk towards the light!

Parents and Grandparents are welcome to spectate, if not join in to play, but if you want to sit, bring a cushion and a warm jacket! Thanks again Dave, and crew, from the City’s Parks Dept., for a rather well timed conclusion to your big community improvement project!

THE DOG POOP FAIRY: How many times do you see while out walking, the dispensers of bags for picking up canine feces and how often they are left, FILLED on the trail, instead of in the receptacles provided! I even saw one bag in a tree.

A BOUQUET to Welcome Wagon: Being newcomers to Comox Valley we were surprised and delighted by a visit from Welcome Wagon. What a great way to become acquainted

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with businesses and their staff in the area. Every one that we visited so far has been gracious and helpful with information and little gifts. A big special thank you to the folks at MacLean’s G.M..

They not only gifted us

with a free oil change and fifteen point inspection of our vehicle, but they also cleaned it insides and out!

A more pleasant group I’ve never met, and we presently don’t even drive one of their products. The Welcome Wagon treats go on and on and we still have a few places to visit.

It truly has made us feel welcome to the valley.

THE ROAD OF LIFE is broken with cracks, breaks and patches...and no two directions that are ever the same - on the road from 5th St to Condensory Bridge.

Please stop killing our bears Dear Neighbours, We have been very upset about how the BC Conservation officers have been killing our bears. There have been seven bears killed in the last three weeks and most were just sleeping.

What have the bears ever done to us? The bears are just trying to eat and sleep. Bears in Cumberland have never tried to hurt anybody and we love to see them. We are “Bear Aware” and don’t go near them.

We wonder why the bears don’t get tranquilized and moved. We think it is wrong to kill them in

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our village. We live in a forest and share the same habitat as bears. If you live in Cumberland, you need to accept that there are bears. The bears have been here forever and longer than us!

Cumberland people need to lock up their garbage and compost and pick their fruit. STOP KILLING OUR BEARS (please)! They are members of our community!

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our community and need to find food too!

We ask that people living in Cumberland look after their garbage and fruit, so the bears will stay in the forest. It is not their fault they are looking for food. We had a long, hot summer and the weather has made it difficult for bears to find food.

We do not like that the bears have to be killed.

We are hoping that the people of Cumberland look after their things so the bears do not get into trouble. We need to share our community with animals too!

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BEEFS & BOUQUETS THE COMOX VALLEY’S FIRST AND BEST READER’S FORUM Email to: echo@comoxvalleyecho.com IF WE ARE ALL in the “same canoe” in rural CVRD, why are the residents of Jackson Drive receiving $69,657 from the CVRD to maintain their septic system?

MY GIRLFRIEND who is visiting from out of province and I were out walking Saturday morn-

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We were at the crosswalk at 29th & Kilpatrick, green light for traffic east bound, but the pedestrian walk sign was not in our favour. A quick glance and it seemed okay to cross so we entered the crosswalk. As we were about half way across an east bound small green pickup turned left onto Kilpatrick saw us and started honking his horn in annoyance. Not once but continual honking.

Yes we were wrong but really would not a quick honk have been enough?

Did laying on the horn make you feel better? It certainly couldn’t change our path. We continued our walk and had two incidents where the pedestrian walk sign was in our favour and as we stepped into the cross walk cars almost entered and could have hit us but stopped in time. Did we yell and scream at them? Not a chance, we saw them and they stopped as they saw us. All is good!

PLEASE SLOW DOWN: On Saturday evening, Nov. 7 around 9:15 pm, you hit a deer at the top of 1st Street near the Menzies corner. It would have been kind and considerate if you had stopped and checked on the young male deer.

You didn’t kill him but he couldn’t get up, perhaps his back or leg was broken. Oh but how he tried!

I joined three other women who stopped to see what they could do and who stayed for as long as they could.

Perhaps you could have phoned the vet clinic, who referred me to MARS, who referred me to WRAPP, the conservation officer. Because I was very upset everyone tried to make me feel better by saying it happens all the time.

Seriously! It’s time folks to SLOW DOWN - it could have been someone’s pet or maybe even a person.

When I checked on him at 11:30 pm he was gone. I so hoped he had managed to get up and was somewhere safe but it was not to be. He had managed to slide down the bank and that’s where I found him the next morning. Dead in my yard.

The story doesn’t end there as I was to learn. It was now my responsibility to dispose of the body because he was in my yard!

I would like to thank all those who listened to me and were genuinely concerned and especially to Rick from the City of Courtenay public works for coming out on a Sunday evening and taking the deer away. Please be responsible for your actions and deal with the consequences so someone else doesn’t have to.

A big request I know, but I can always hope.

Susan Willis Courtenay

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If you call, they’ll kill It has been very disheartening to learn that seven of our Cumberland bears have been destroyed for the simple reason of just being. The bears were not showing aggressive behaviors but sleeping in trees or being in yards and spending time in more unusual places.

Having bears in the streets, alleys and yards of Cumberland is and always has been a common sight. It is puzzling as to why BC Conservation Officers are reacting as though this is a new and unusual behavior. Bears have been visiting Cumberland for decades and decades.

We live smack on the edge of a large forest and have encroached on these Black Bears’ territory. Many residents of Cumberland consider the Black Bears as members of our community and part of the culture of Cumberland. We visit their forest and they visit our village!

Villagers do need to take more responsibility with their garbage, compost and fruit trees, true enough. But because of the close proximity to the forest, it is virtually impossible to keep the bears out of the village.

Cumberland also has an abundance of ‘wild’ fruit trees growing which the bears have come to depend on in autumn.

The summer heat and early berry crops along with low salmon returns in our local creek have also added to the issue as our bears have struggled to find enough food to eat this fall.

In the history of Cumberland, never has a Black Bear threatened or harmed a resident. The bears tend to roam in town, mostly at night, but avoid human contact. The children are taught to be ‘Bear Aware’ at school and have come to respect and appreciate our bears.

It is wrong to kill a bear because it is sleeping in a tree and the Department of Conservation needs to

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On Sunday, November 15, Mike Bell will give a talk on “The Inner Journey for a Climate Changing World.” It will take place at the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship Service, Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Comox, at 4:00 p.m.

Mike Bell, a member of the Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship, is a former monk and Roman Catholic priest. He is working with a small volunteer group—The Comox Valley Keepers—to raise awareness of the climate change challenge in the Comox Valley.

Many thanks from the food bank The Comox Valley was treated to an evening of comedy on Tuesday October 27 when the Investors Group Comedy Tour visited the Sid Williams Theatre.

Three contempory comedians entertained the audience with their wit and humor.

But the biggest smiles were from the volunteers from the Comox Valley

Food Bank who attended and collected food and money donations at this annual fundraiser.

Thank you to the Investors Group of financial advisors across Canada who support all Food Banks. Created in 2003 The Comedy Tour has raised over 1.2 million dollars in BC / Alberta alone.

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presentation of $1000 each given to the Comox Valley Food Bank and The Campbell River Food Bank by the local Investors Group Thank you to all the patrons who attended, we collected over 700 dollars and 4 hundred kilograms of food which will be used in our ongoing program to assist people in need in the Comox Valley.

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Hearing Loss & Dementia

Frank Hovenden will talk about bonsai Monday night at the Horticultural Society

Enjoy an introduction to bonsai at Horticultural Society meeting Frank Hovenden will present an introduction and demonstration of bonsai at the November 16 meeting of the CV Horticultural Society.

The meeting will be held at the Florence Filberg Centre and doors open at 7 p.m. Non members fee is $5.

Frank will present a brief overview of the history and basic principles of the bonsai art form, how to acquire, grow and care for bonsai, focusing on style history and display showing some of his

own bonsai.

Frank has a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of New Brunswick. He has worked over 30 years in the forests of Vancouver Island.

He is a naturalist and former president of the CV Nature, and managed the wetland Restoration Project for CV Nature over the past five years. For more information about the CV Hort icultural Society, visit the website at www.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca

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We’ve been seeing lots of advertising lately about Hearing loss and Dementia, but does hearing loss really cause Dementia? I recently read an article called Brain Atrophy & Hearing Loss (Healthy Hearing, June 25, 2013). Health magazines like these often draw upon the latest research; this turned out to be an article titled: Hearing Loss in Adults Affects Neural Systems Supporting Speech Comprehension, Journal of Neuroscience, August 31, 2011.

The authors speculate that there is a relationship or association between hearing loss in the elderly and their ability to process speech information. With hearing loss, they postulate that an “impoverished acoustic signal” arrives at the brain. As time goes on, this would result in actual changes in the cells of the auditory areas of the brain. The average hearing loss of their study subjects was only mild in degree. They showed a statistically significant reduction in brain activity, and also a reduction in gray matter volume in the brain. They concluded that hearing loss may result in increased effort in hearing speech, and that this would increase as the hearing loss becomes worse. Increased efforts to hear will deprive one from concentrating on higher cognitive functions, hence the Dementia.

Right around then, I saw a news release out of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, called “Use It or Lose It; Hearing Loss & Dementia Linked. It also referred to another scholarly article titled: Hearing Loss and Incident Dementia (Archives of Neurology, February 2011).

These authors also set out to find an association between hearing loss and

Dementia and Alzheimer disease. They followed the lives and course of events for over 600 subjects over a time span of about 12 years. They were divided into groups of different degrees of hearing loss: normal hearing, mild, moderate, and severe. They found a statistically significant association between hearing loss and Dementia, and that the risk increased as the hearing loss increased. Interestingly, they also concluded that they had no evidence whereby to suggest that the use of hearing aids was associated with a reduction in dementia risk.

Here’s my take: establishing a relationship does not prove cause and effect. It is a mistake – and too easy - to believe an association between hearing loss & Dementia proves that hearing loss causes Dementia. Maybe that’s never been the intent here behind these articles, but just in case readers think it might be, we all need to step above this.

Isolation from social activities is certainly not going to do any good for someone who is in the stages of developing Dementia. Providing better hearing to increase contact with the outside world, would obviously be a positive way of encouraging clients who need hearing aids to get hearing aids. Humans are creatures of communication. Hearing involves communication, and communication keeps us in the game of living. We wear glasses the better to see; similarly, we should acknowledge that we wear hearing aids the better to hear! Let’s love our elderly and do all that we can to help them to hear!

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EVERYTHING FOR EVERY PET DAY: THE DEADLY FACTS ABOUT REMEMBRANCE REMEMBERING THE ANTIFREEZE AND YOUR PET ANIMALS IN WAR

Waking up to these first few crisp mornings is a good reminder to pet owners (and non-pet owners) about the dangers associated with antifreeze.

Antifreeze poisoning is one o f the most common forms of pet poisoning this time of year and can be one of the most fatal toxins your pet will ever ingest. Commonly found in almost every household, antifreeze poisoning usually occurs when spills from a car’s radiator are licked off the pavement, driveways or parking lots. The deadly toxin in antifreeze is ethylene glycol and dogs love its sweet flavor. Ingested readily, it only takes a very little amount to cause significant damage, effecting your pet’s liver, kidneys and brain.

Symptoms of antifreeze poisoning in dogs and cats can include nausea/vomiting, wobbly drunken behavior, uncoordinated movement, excessive urination, diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, weakness, collapse, tremors/seizures, coma and death.

For immediate first aid, try to induce vomiting. This is only recommended if you have

witnessed your dog ingesting antifreeze. Both hydrogen peroxide and table salt are commonly used to induce vomiting in pets but it is recommended to phone your veterinarian for assistance first. Using either of these methods can be dangerous as some toxins can do more damage than good when brought back up through the esophagus. Never force your pet to vomit if your pet is having trouble breathing or is unconscious. No matter the amount ingested or if you’ve been successful at inducing vomiting, always seek immediate medical attention from your veterinarian. Time matters. The faster treatment starts the better chance your pet has at survival. If you are not 100% sure that your pet ingested antifreeze, your vet will confirm with an ethylene glycol test. Your veterinarian will most likely administer IV fluids, an antidote and activated charcoal to stop any further absorption. Survival rate will depend on the amount of antifreeze ingested and the amount of time between ingestion and medical treatment.

Those that survive the initial

poisoning will most likely develop kidney failure within days of ingestion. Unfortunately death is extremely common due to kidney failure post antifreeze poisoning.

The best way to protect your pet is to prevent spills from happening in the first place.

Keep all dangerous chemicals out of reach of pets and children. When using antifreeze at home, clean up any drips or spills thoroughly and immediately by rinsing with plenty of water or cover the area with kitty litter to soak up the residue and dispose of safely.

Whether you own a pet or not, it is important that we all take immediate responsibility for our spills. If you see what looks to be antifreeze in a parking lot or outside of a storefront, bring it to the building’s owner or manager immediately. By being aware of its dangers, the proper handling recommendations and knowing the signs and symptoms of antifreeze toxicity, you could potentially save yours or somebody else’s beloved pet.

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Every year, we remember and honour the men and women who have risked and lost their lives in times of war. In November 2012, an Animals in War memorial dedication in downtown Ottawa recognizes the services of animals alongside Canadian veterans.

The Animals in War dedication shows footprints of dogs, horses, and mules to remind us of the mark they left on the battlefields. Three bronze plaques with carved images tell us about their sacrifices and loyalties. The statue of a life-size bronze dog wears a medical backpack that some war dogs carried during the First World War. Dogs in war were carrying messages and were used for protection.

They helped with the rescue of wounded soldiers and searched them out on battlefields and in the trenches. They were trained to sniff out explosives and landmines as well as detect poisonous gases. Some dogs even parachuted behind enemy lines.

Dogs and cats have also been kept as pets and mascots, offering comfort and companionship to the troops. Cats were also used to catch rats and mice on ships.

An estimated eight million horses and mules were killed in the last century during World War I alone, while another 2.5 million were

wounded. They were used for hauling arms and supplies, as transport for soldiers, as well as being involved in the rescues of injured men and women.

Pigeons played an important role during World War I because of their speed and ability to fly at great heights. Their homing instinct made them very reliable messengers to send messages between military detachments. They were so important that the British Defence of Realm Act made it a crime to kill, wound, or molest pigeons.

Some not so well known animals used for service in war are slugs and glow worms. Slugs could detect mustard gas well before humans could. They would indicate the presence of gas by closing their breathing pores and compressing their bodies.

This told the soldiers in the trenches to put on their gas masks. Glow worms gave off a soft light that allowed soldiers to read maps and messages in the dark without alerting the enemy.

Let’s remember the countless animals that served and saved human lives – “They had no choice.”

This is the inscription of the Animals in War Memorial in Hyde Park in London.

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“He’s just getting older” While this is true, we are all getting older. We must be careful not to connect diseases that can be easily treated with “he’s just getting older”.

I recently had an older doggie that was brought in thinking there was nothing that could be done, who is running down being and enjoying life again now three months later.

My own 14 year old cat “The Professor” was spending a longer time in the litter box and I was scooping out very hard stools. Simply changing her diet to one with Metamucil has made her less uncomfortable with ongoing constipation and to my relief she is much happier.

Look for these signs and if you see them get a vet diagnosis and help them: • Not walking as far, not jumping up • Crying out as if in pain • Less time playing with you • Increased drinking and peeing

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looking thin Not playing with toys Vomiting Loss of eyesight Peeing and pooping in the home • Lumps on the body • Stopped grooming • Yowling • Looking anxious • Panting These symptoms are not normal. In these cases, your pet is not “just getting old”. Something’s up.

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Two user fees for exhibition grounds to go up next year

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The Comox Valley Regional District plans to increase some of the fees to use the exhibition grounds for 2016.

Staff sought the board’s approval to amend the existing schedule of fees and charges bylaw for the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.

The proposal, however, will not be an across the board increase for next year. Only two fees will go up effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Camping fees will go up from $13.99 to $15.40. Staff reported that in reviewing the rates within the valley, the current fees charged at CVEX are below market value for similar amenities.

The “electricity per zone per day

fee” charged to smaller events requiring hydro to operate their event will increase by 50 per cent, from $10 to 15. This will help offset the rising costs of hydro.

Staff indicated that large scale events will continue to be charged actual usage at cost plus an administration fee.

The proposed fee hikes, staff believe, will not negatively impact participation levels.

Since 2013, the total percentage increase to user fees is 10 per cent. The fees and charges are reviewed annually based on a number of factors that include ongoing operating and maintenance costs, the cost recovery ratio, the types of users, events and facilities (fields, green spaces), affordability and rates charged at similar facilities in the area.

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Cumberland sends sewer project proposal down the drain Council votes against plan due to high cost and issue of governance

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Village of Cumberland has chosen not to participate in the South Sewer Project.

Council unanimously voted against it. They decided to restart the village’s own Liquid Waste Management Plan precess and thoroughly re-examine sewage treatment options that would meet or exceed current regulations.

The decision was applauded by residents who filled Cumberland’s council chamber at Monday’s regular council meeting.

The common reasons cited by each councillor for opposing the plan were the high cost of the project, the issue of governance and uncertainty over the proposed publicprivate partnership funding option,

Cumberland’s current sewage treatment is noncompliant and has to meet the federal government’s Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations by 2020. In 2011, the village considered the South Sewer Project as a possible solution and was looking at joining the Comox Valley Regional District, Royston, Union Bay and K’omok’s First Nation.

Last May, council declined participation because of the prohibitive costs involved and they wanted a more financially viable option for Cumberland residents.

The SSP, which will cost around $65.8 million, involves the creation of an advanced secondary treatment facility in the south region of the district. The village sewage system will be connected at the Comox Valley Water Pollution Centre with

discharge into the Strait of Georgia off Cape Lazo.

The major project is being considered for P3 Canada Funding, which, if successful, could provide 25 per cent funding and add to the already secured 25 per cent grant from the Union of BC Municipalities, giving the initiative 50 per cent of total capital costs. Cumberland was asked to make its decision before November 13 to allow the project’s application for P3C funding to become viable.

Councillor Sean Sullivan feels that the Cape Lazo option would not be beneficial to the village and feels the Baynes Sound alternative was more suitable.

“I think it’s a matter of perception in politics rather than science,” said Sullivan.

Councillor Gwyn Sproule would have pre-

CVRD project manager says pulling out of SSP will cost Cumberland more

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Comox Valley Regional District Sourth Sewer Project manager Kris La Rose made once last plea to convince Cumberland council to participate in the major project.

Rose appeared before Council at Monday’s regular meeting. He said the two separate multi-year planning processes commissioned by the CVRD and the village, identified SSP as the best option in terms of expense, environmental performance and viability.

“Based on these two independent processes and drawing on my extensive experience in all aspects of waste water treatment in the Comox Valley, I see no reason to believe that another process will come up with a cheaper alternative that meets environmental regulations,” said La Rose.

Withdrawing from the SSP, La Rose said, will result in higher costs to Cumberland tax payers due to three major factors - construction cost inflation estimated at three per cent annually, increases in regulation resulting in higher technology standards such as the IH-phosphorouns objective, and a trend in reduced government funding combined with high local government needs.

Stakeholders in the SSP spent four years finding funding for the project, said La Rose. With the village participating, they were able to put forward a strong case for Public-Private Partner-

ship Canada funding.

La Rose said the project’s P3 application has reached round seven of the screening process and has now a significant chance of landing much-needed funds that other communities involved are hoping would be achieved.

With Cumberland pulling out, La Rose said, the village will now be without the CVRD resources that may be needed for the project, “adding significantly to the costs of the replacement project.”

Cumberland will also have to look at funding sources on its own.

La Rose said the SSP would be critical in protecting Baynes Sound, which is impacted by Cumberland’s non-compliant lagoon system that releases effluent via Trent River to the ocean as well as failing septic systems in Royston and Union Bay. The Baynes Sound option was eliminated for outfall because of major concerns raised by the K’omok’s First Nations.

There was also significant feedback received from the aquaculture sector and geographic neighbours.

“Regardless of the qualify of effluent, the very presences of an outfall in the area may harm these parties and as a result this option scored lower than the Cape Lazo outfall,” said La Rose.

“Even if, despite the concerns raised, Baynes Sound had been selected it is unlikely it would be approved by the province given the opposition of the K’omok’s First Nation.”

ferred the governance issue sorted out from the very start to give Cumberland an equal opportunity on the decisions to be made on money to be spent.

“The decision over the outfall, Cumberland didn’t have a say,” said Sproule.

“It says here in the letter from the regional district was to choose Cape Lazo outfall. We didn’t get to

vote on that and it put the cost of the project up, which, given that we spent so much time on governance to avoid this kind of thing, it made me very uneasy with the whole project.”

Councillor Roger Kishi said in all his time on council and before that, “this has got to be the most frustrating process that I’ve ever had in my

whole life.”

“The conditions of Cumberland’s participation in this project, have not been met to this date,” said Kishi.

“Some of the pieces have been met, governance has been met, but a big piece was around the financial portion of this project.”

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Our shelves are looking a little bare, and we are really needing used toy donations. So please clean out your cupboards, and bring your “gently used” toys down to the workshop.

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ner,” said Kishi.

Councillor Jesse Ketler said Cumberland has a problem with high phosphorous and wet weather flows. The latter is now being addressed by continuing to separate storm water with its sewage system as the village replaces road services. And with the new inflow and filtration grant for the Dunsmuir Road project, Ketler said “that will put us many years ahead of what we’re already doing for our storm water separation.”

“The proposed South Sewer Project will not solve our wet water flow issue,” said Ketler.

“It’s only going to take a portion of our sewer issue.”

Ketler said as for the phosphorous issue, there are a number of ways to eliminate it from the system that include planting trees, chemical removal and harvesting phosphorous.

“These options have not been investigated previously,” said Ketler, “We looked at other options for the other systems but we have not looked at using our current lagoon and the ways we can remove phosphorous from the current system.

What we need to understand is none of these options would remove hundred percent the phosphorous which basically what needs to happen to meet the current standards.”

(Continued from page 17) Kishi said the project recommended by the public advisory committee and the steering committee in 2011 was significantly different from what is being presented now.

“A lot of frustration that I am feeling is how it has reached the option that is put before us today,” said Kishi. “Realistically, we need to rely on the science not on the political side or the lobbying side of this, particularly if it’s costing us an extra $5 million.”

Kishi said the Baynes Sound outfall option would be a better solution down the road.

“If the idea is around the perception that Baynes Sound is pristine today, it’s not because of the current practices that are going on with Cumberland’s sewer system and the failing systems in Union Bay and Royston. Simply put, we’re polluting that environment,” said Kishi. “Option A, even with the perception of outfall in the Baynes Sound is going to be a multi-fold improvement on the current situation that we have today and that seems to have been ignored.”

Kishi has also taken exception that Cumberland’s suggestions and ideas have been brushed aside completely.

“We haven’t really been treated as a real part-

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Comox applies to be part of program to support Ukraine International project sponsored by Federation of Canadian Municipalities

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff The Town of Comox might be heading to the Ukraine sometime in the future if their application to be part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) international program in the Ukraine is accepted.

Last week, councillors were presented with information about the new Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance (PLEDDG) from Stewart Goodings, a former FCM consultant. Goodings has travelled to Ukraine several times since the early 1990s on various projects to assist the country transition from a communist regime to a democratic society.

Councillors agreed unanimously that this could be a good venture to pursue as a member of FCM, which has been in place for several years.

PLEDDG is just in its

infancy stage of a ďŹ ve-year program. The $19.5 million initiative funded by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada will allow municipal experts support their counterparts in Ukraine to further generate their economic growth and to help ensure its citizens participate in shaping their community and their countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.

PLEDDG will not operate in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine along the Russian border where there is continued ďŹ ghting explained Goodings in his presentation to Council.

Town Council directed staff to move quickly to complete the application for the November 8 deadline. If successfully chosen, based on criteria of how a municipality can best ďŹ t speciďŹ c sub-programs designed for PLEDDG, then Comox staff or elected

officials, or a combination of both could feasibly travel to Ukraine fully funded by FCM. Goodings explained that the cost for being a Canadian partner with PLEDDG will likely be associated with hosting a delegation from Ukraine to visit Comox. However, he emphasized that this is only the ďŹ rst phase of PLEDDG and involves putting out feelers to municipalities across Canada through the application process.

Membership with FCM also enables municipalities to come together at the local level with one voice on issues that affect communities at large to inďŹ&#x201A;uence decision makers at the federal government level.

Richard Kanigan explained that through FCM, the Town of Comox, along with several other municipalities, was able to press government to broaden the Gas Tax Trans-

Comox says keep storm drains clear With the winter storm season on the horizon that brings high winds and rain, the Town of Comox would like to remind residents to play a part in keeping storm drains clear.

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basis clogged, make an effort to clear it or, contact the Town of Comox if you cannot do it properly yourself. Never remove the grate.

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The Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire which starts today and runs Saturday and Sunday in the Florence Filberg Centre is the first major craft fair in the Comox Valley.

This successful Faire in its 21st year has become a tradition in the Valley as shoppers have the opportunity to do their Christmas shopping early in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, this year with a new Christmassy look.

This juried Faire offers two floors of outstanding arts and crafts at the Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay.

Organizers have lined up an exceptional variety of quality, handcrafted gifts made by over 60 well-known artists and crafters. The Faire is certain to have something for everyone.

Be sure to check out the fine selection of Comox Valley scenery photography, cards, and calendars.

There will be artists with their artwork and mixed media.

Also expect to see a variety of wood. The show will feature a range of different beauty and bath products.

There will be functional and decorative pottery, beeswax candles, stained glass, fused and kilnformed glass, hand-painted glass.

Come see the Schoolhouse Quilters Guild with

fabulous quilted items, and weavers and spinners from the group “Eclectic Fibres”.

Look forward to the Faire’s selection of novelty toy art, Santas, and teddy bears.

The Faire will feature a wide range of handcrafted apparel, and a great selection of home décor items like pewter bowls, aprons, tea cosies, and baby items. There will be an author of childrens’ books, and for your doggie companion, handmade dog coats, accessories, and pet dining tables. There will be a beautiful selection of handcrafted jewellery.

For the avid cook, there will be preserves,

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Local charitable organization Y.A.N.A (You Are Not Alone) will be fundraising by selling their handmade Christmas crackers! The Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society will be fundraising also with their program called ‘Hay for Horses’.

The Daily Draw Prizes ticket FREE with $3 admission includes a $50 gift certificate to the Sid Williams Theatre for any performance, $50 gift certificate to the Atlas Cafe and two

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Young entrepreneurial spirit begins with the joy of giving for Valley student

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff Jade Hansen has been doing something extraordinarily different than most students her age for the past five years.

Every November Jade holds a clothing drive in aid of those less fortunate who are unable to afford warm clothing to get them through the cold winter months.

Hansen’s story has been told several times before in the local and regional media because it’s rather remarkable for a girl of 13 to be so powerfully impacted and driven by something rather unfor-

tunate and still carry on with the same momentum that sparked her to do something initially.

She was just 7 years of age at the time, enjoying a fun trip away with her grandmother (Nan) Brenda Murray to see the play Annie in Vancouver when she witnessed a homeless man shivering on the streets. The sight frightened her as it would most people her age. She didn’t understand and made a detour to get out of harm’s way. Murray took note and saw this as an opportunity to educate her granddaughter on a harsh reality facing many Canadians.

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Jade Hansen (13) has already received several bags of donated items from sweaters, scarfs and mittens to blankets and jackets for her fifth annual clothing drive. Her goal is to increase last year’s donations by 200 pounds to 1,700 pounds.

Although frightened, Hansen was stirred by the encounter and went back over, placed a Loonie in his cup and ran away.

Later, on the same walk back to her hotel from the theatre, Hansen got her big inspiration. This time it was a girl, not much older than Jade is today, in need of money and was singing to make a few bucks to afford a room just to get off the streets for the night. She was $20 short. Jade made up the difference and never looked back.

“We talk about the experience”, shares Murray.

“I asked her what can we do to make a difference?”

The difference is a clothing drive that has become an annual fundraising affair for the community five years running now, and has grown in pounds of clothing and with partnering organizations wanting to lend a hand to make it an even bigger success than the previous year.

Hansen has the makings of quite the charity foundation underway but is still rather awestruck by all the momentum it’s gaining.

Her mission is to just make small increments in the amount of clothing, blankets and other winter apparel collected each year. This year the aim is 1,700 pounds, 200 pounds more than last year’s accumulation.

She put the challenge out to her fellow hockey teammates and Bantam league players, to her fellow dancers at Valley Dance and is spreading the word in the hallways at Mark Isfeld where Hansen attends school.

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on the higher elevation portions of the circuit. Avalanches ensued and, at final count, over 40 people were killed.

The Revels were trapped by their circumstances for three days at over 16,000’.

At first, the military promised an evacuation by helicopter, but it soon became apparent that this would not be reality. As a result, the Revels, along with their guide and porter made the decision to trek out and save their hides. They hiked 30 Km per day in deep snow to reach safety and meet their schedule in spite of some illness.

While unable to complete their intended trek, the Revels were inspired by their journey. Once through their adventure, they report that “it was still a wonderful experience once we reconciled the tremendous loss of life.”

You are invited to come and experience the beauty and challenges of this trek as Avril and Rich share their stories and their photographs on Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, 218 Church St. in Comox.

Refreshments will be served.

(Continued from page 22)

Asked if she has named her clothing drive and, in true teen fashion, she reaches for her mobile device. “I don’t know, can I Google it?”

Hansen and Murray have embraced the idea enthusiastically and have started to put their minds around opening up a naming challenge to the public with the aim of announcing the winning title on the day of the clothing drop off.

The soon-to-be-named clothing drive will have a one-day drop off blitz at Remax Ocean Pacific Realty on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay, Saturday, November 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of cash or a new, unwrapped gift for the Christmas Toy Drive will gladly be accepted as well. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served.

Advance donations can be to dropped off at the Comox Chiropractic office at 203-1723 Comox Avenue during regular business hours.

All items of clothing, money and toys will be given to the Salvation Army for distribution to the needy.

Cumberland Dry Cleaning has again graciously offered to clean all used clothing donations.

As for Hansen’s words of encouragement to others feeling inspired to help, “You’re never too young to make a change. If I can coin the phrase, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world,’ well that’s what I would say.”

Anyone wishing to submit a name for Jade Hansen’s clothing drive can send via email to info@brendamurray.ca.

Presentation tonight features Comox couple’s harrowing adventure

Trekking the Annapurna Circuit anything but typical Completing the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is high on the bucket list for many trekkers.

For Avril and Rich Revel of Comox, the dream of completing this Himalayan trek became a reality in October, 2014.

“It’s quite fantastic” report Rich and Avril. The Annapurna Trek involves some of the highest trekking in the world. The 182 km trek ranges from 800 to over 17,000 feet. “You move

from the green subtropical valleys up into the alpine glaciers and stupendously high mountain terrain. It is simply glorious. Every turn along the trail brings a view that is even more fantastic than the last.”

Travelling with a Sherpa and a porter, the Revels, who are experienced trekkers, planned to trek 12- 15 km per day. For 1721 days, they intended to trek by day while staying at night in the

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‘Soul of Wilderness’ talk Tuesday John Baldwin and Linda Bily present “Soul of Wilderness” - a lecture based on their stunning new book of photographs and essays showcasing the wild beauty of the Coast Mountains at 7 pm on Tuesday, November 17th in the Courtenay and District Museum.

As Baldwin and Bily point out in the introduction to the book, “In this modern world, where it is estimated that 75 percent of the earth’s ice-free land mass owes its appearance to humans, how many people have been somewhere they couldn’t see a road, a building or another person?

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Copies of “Soul of Wilderness” will be available for purchase ($36.95, Harbour Publishing) and signing after the talk.

Admission to the evening is $5 per Historical Society member; $6 non-members (plus GST). Advance tickets recommended.

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Alleged criminal gets away while in custody seeking medical treatment

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff

The mystery of how a man, handcuffed and shackled, escapes from a hospital treatment room while in police custody is under investigation.

The answers may lead to tighter policy and procedures for the Comox Valley RCMP. Justin Chester was in RCMP custody on Friday, November 6, apprehended on drug related charges when taken to St.

Joseph’s General Hospital for medical treatment which he had requested.

The reason for his request or the extent of his injuries are not known.

While in the treatment room, Chester managed to get away and make a fast exit still under the restrains of cuffs and shackles. Whether he was assisted in his escape is under investigation.

RCMP issued a public statement seeking assistance from the community in locating Chester. His

description and picture were issued and posted extensively throughout the media, leading the public to ask, ‘how does that happen?’

Like a scene out of NCIS except it ended much faster and without the drama.

Chester was found later that day at approximately 5:30 p.m. near Qualicum, B.C. “Incidents like this are rare and this case is isolated,” explains Inspector Tim Walton, Detachment Commander, Comox Valley RCMP. “Nevertheless, when an incident such as

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Dentistry and Rheumatoid Arthritis Dear Doctors - I've recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I'm a 50 year old female, and this really caught me unawares. My physician tells me that there are some dental issues that may be related to this condition, but said I should speak to a dentist instead.

Whatever is he talking about? Every dentist I have ever spoken to sounds like a 'one trick pony' suggesting I just brush and floss more. I already do that.

Answer - Your gender and your age place you right in

the highest incidence group. Females suffer 2-3 times more often than males, and perhaps 5% of women over 55 have some degree of it. Strictly numerically with no further definition, it affects about 1% of the population.

As your medical doctor undoubtedly explained, it can occur in all ages – even children.

It is a chronic condition and non-curable – much like periodontal (gum) disease in your mouth. Both conditions have chronic inflammation in soft tissue sites adjacent to the bone. There is definitely a correlation between tooth loss and swollen joints. Quite simply stated, people with rheumatoid arthritis (R.A.) tend to have more periodontal disease, and those with periodontal disease tend to have more R.A. Early science thought that the relationship between R.A. medications, leaving a diminished production of saliva, was a significant cause of periodontal disease. It has proven to be more complicated. Research hasn't provided a direct 'cause and effect' but it is showing more often now that periodontal disease doesn't always come before RA – it can precede it though. It has been suggested that it is related to the types of cells in both conditions. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that the levels of proinflammatory proteins and inflammatory markers (like tumor necrosis factor, interleukin-1, and interleukin-6) are common in both conditions. At least one study at Case Western found patients who received nonsurgical dental treatments for gum disease (scaling, hygiene etc.) reported significantly more improvement in their RA symptoms than those who receive treatment for RA solely.

With a plausible biological connection between these two diseases, everyone should pay more attention to oral health in patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.

If you suffer – take care of your teeth. Don't miss regular exams, cleaning, and brushing. RA patients can have stiffness and painful hand movements, which makes it all the easier to neglect oral health completely unwittingly. There are specific dental tools available to assist in this regard. The most important thing is not to ignore it because it seems like your RA issues are more important. They are related. So, where does that sit with your family dentist? As always, please update your medical information on your next visit. Your dentist may recommend increasing your hygiene frequency to every 3-4 months. Dentists act in conjunction with your physician to maintain your optimal health!

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the authentic collection of chrome and brightly coloured vinyl sets are reminiscent of days long ago a 50s diner perhaps or the family kitchen during our childhood.

“People love nostalgia.

It’s a feel good product,” remarks Tardis. “It brings warm, fuzzy memories for some and is a reminder of a quieter simpler time.”

Since opening in 2012, Tardis has sold more than 200 sets to customers as far as Prince Edward Island. Although he is yet to sell a set south of the border, he frequently fields calls from across the United States.

The retro collection is not all that AnMarcos wants to be known for.

His unique dinette sets take up a small fraction

AnMarcos celebrates three years as a family-run business in Valley

BY MARY LEE Echo Staff

Honesty, integrity and excellent customer care is the business model that has led to the success of AnMarcos Furniture and Mattress. This month they celebrate three years in operation. It’s a family affair that’s in the name.

An is for Anna and Marcos is what Mark Tardis is better known as by his Guatemalan in-laws.

When Mark Tardis opened his business in Courtenay with his wife Anna he already had years of experience behind him.

Tardis cut his teeth in the shipping and receiving department as a teen in 1979 with then Simpsons Sears in Powell River. Gradually and steadily he moved up and continued in the furniture business with other companies before branching out on his own.

Having lived in the Comox Valley since 1994, Tardis is in tune to his market and knows what his customers want. That’s why Tardis chooses to do things a little differently than his competitors.

For one, he doesn’t follow trends and personally shops for all his pieces and selects only what he likes.

“Variety is key,” stresses Tardis.

His sense of taste is bang on and appeals to many. The turn over of product in the store is high and customers continue to compliment his choices.

“For me it’s not just a livelihood,” explains Tardis. “It’s a hobby. I enjoy what I do.”

Tardis also has exclusivity in retro dinette sets that you won’t find anywhere else in the Valley. Made in Canada by the original manufacturer since 1946,

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Mark Tardis has been in the furniture business since he was a teen and now proudly operates his own company AnMarcos Furniture and Mattress with his family and a staff of five employees all focused on taking care of customers. (Credit: Mary Lee)

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of the floor space filled with an eclectic range of living room and bedroom ensembles and an extensive variety of lamps, wall hangings and decorative finishings.

“People will find there’s something here for everyone,” comments Tardis.

“There’s not one single style and not one set price point.”

What is common among the AnMarcos product line is affordability and quality along with free delivery within the local region, another service that is rare to find among their competitors.

AnMarcos has also brought back from the past the flippable mattress.

report was received of a near head-on collision on the Island Highway North on the Mission hill. The investigation revealed that a vehicle merging onto the highway from Muir road, going South bound, failed to go into the proper lane of travel and side swiped another vehicle coming North bound in their lane of travel. The offending driver was charged for failing to keep right. No injuries resulted from this collision. (2015-14436) ■ During the early morning hours of November 5th police were called to the scene of a fire on the 300 block of Nim Nim place in Courtenay. The investigation revealed that someone had set a section of fencing on fire with the aid of gasoline.

Courtenay fire also attended the scene. This investigation is continuing.

(2015 – 14438) ■ On November 8th police were called to a report of a theft of two firearms from an unlocked truck

in Comox. Sometime overnight someone stole a 7mm caliber rifle and a 410 single barrel shotgun from the vehicle. This investigation is continuing with charges pending in relation to unsafe storage of firearms. (2015-14598) ■ Police received reports, on November 8th, of 13 vehicles having their tires slashed while parked on the 500 block of Pidcock Avenue and Menzies Avenue in Courtenay. All the owners report that sometime over the night is when the mischief took place. (2015-14600, et al) ■ On the morning of November 9th police were called to a report of a theft of a vehicle. The driver stated that the vehicle had been parked on the lot at 450 – 8th street in Courtenay at the time of the theft. The vehicle is a Grey 2008 Dodge Ram pickup and had a canopy on the back.

On the canopy there were company logo stickers in the name of Ecofish Research Victoria. (201514618)

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Flippable, or two-sided mattresseswere phased out about a decade ago when customers were opting for the extra padding and comfort in pillow-top mattresses. As Tardis explains, quality and longevity is what a two-sided mattress delivers because the life of the product is extended through periodic flipping.

Mattress choice really comes down to customer preference, however, Tardis explains and to help clients choose, AnMarcos has dedicated a page on their website that answers the question, ‘To Flip or Not to Flip.’

As Tardis continues into another year of business his focus remains on keeping things simple, and small.

A staff of five manage the operations from sales to delivery. Both his son Michael (6) and daughter Kerry (16) are often involved in operations as well.

“Michael can turn a socket wrench like nobody’s business,” marvels Tardis of his son’s handy work with the furniture sets.

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Committee supports conversion of Sandwick water system to regional district service

BY MICHAEL BRIONES Echo Staff The Comox Valley Water Committee is supporting in principle a request to convert the Sandwick water system to a regional district service.

Sandwick Improvement District had asked the CVRD that its water distribution be connected to the Comox Valley water supply system.

With the committee’s support Sandwick board of trustees will begin working with consultants in preparing materials for public consultation.

The trustees would like to ask residents if they want to maintain the status quo or convert to a local water service area with the CVRD, which will assume responsibility for the existing Sandwick water supply and distribution system.

The public consultation process, which will likely be held in early 2016, will also include one or more

interactive community conversation workshops.

Once the workshops are completed, the consultants will prepare a final report that identifies result of a study and public consultation, and also deliver the preferred course of action.

If Sandwick residents support the conversion, the CVRD will work with the City of Courtenay and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to implement the conversion.

Koers Associates Engineering Ltd had per-

formed a Sandwick District water system assessment. It reviewed the current condition of the water system, assessed operational and maintenance history and ongoing needs, and identified upgrading works, and the estimaged costs to meet Island Health and CVRD water system operation requirements.

Sandwick draws water from three sources - surface water supply from Courtenay River through an infiltration gallery at Lewis Park, a groundwater well located on Mitchell Road adjacent to the existing Sandwick reservoir and a groundwater well on Dingwall Road located within the City of Courtenay.

The Sandwick water system services 657 lots for which there are an estimated 706 service connections.

Of these, 424 are located outside Courtenay’s boundary and would be part of the CVWS local

service area. If the CVRD takes over the operation, some short and long term improvement have to be made.

The cost of short-term upgrades is estimated to be $2,417,666 plus GST and also includes a 30 per cent allowance for engineering and contingencies.

This is a one-time capital improvement charge per connection to join the CVRD system, two bulk water meters, individual service connections and the replacement of the 150 watermain on Virginia Drive southeast of Meadowbrooks, which is necessary to provide residual pressures throughout the system.

The long-term work will consist of replacing the aging watermain, which would include the upgrading of the existing hydrants and isolation valves to meet current design standards. The cost is estimated to be around $6,265,795 plus GST.

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Sawyer, a little Saw Whet Owl so we can all see firsthand, this tiny ambassador.

Sawyer is unable to be released back into the wilds for her own safety and with other similar raptors, she allows a glimpse into a world we rarely see close up.

“We hope you can come out and join us. It is also an opportunity to learn more about the North East Woods and the

Wildlife Management Area - an area of importance to all of us” said Friends on Comox-Lazo Forest Reserve President, Barbara Price. “Everyone is welcome.”

Light refreshments will be provided as well as an opportunity to learn about future plans for this popular area. For more information or to become a member, please contact Barbara Price at 250 339 4037.

Comox Valley Nature Hosts ‘Geology, Rocks and Times’

awyer, a Saw Whet Owl.

Special feathered guest planned for Comox-Lazo Forest Reserve AGM The Friends of Comox-Lazo Forest Reserve are hosting their Annual General meeting on Tuesday, November 17th at 7pm at the Comox recreation Centre, 1855 Noel Avenue, Room A. An elevator is available.

The guest speaker will be Pearl McKenzie from the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS). Pearl will be speaking about the work of MARS and their exciting plans to develop a new ECO Centre

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in the Comox Valley. Facility expansions, are long overdue. This proposal also has a strong educational component so Comox Valley residents and visitors, can have a glimpse into the amazing word of wildlife care which ultimately has a goal of releasing healthy creatures back into their natural environment.

With Pearl will be Sandy Royer, one of MARS’s volunteer caregivers and educational bird handlers. Sandy will bring

Comox Valley Nature would like to introduce Kees Visser, who has a Ph.D in Geology through the Universaity of Amsterdam.

Amongst much experience in the field, he has worked for Petro- Canada as a Development and Exploration Geologist in Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC and Yukon and a Exploration Manager for North Africa and the Middle East.

Before retiring, in his last few years he worked as an Advisor to the VP Exploration, where he made a report on the HC potential of the WestCoast (with a Shell colleague) and the potential of the Yukon and NW territories.

Kees Visser Kees’s talk will mostly touch upon rocks, timescales, but also on LNG, drilling, fracking and other geological disciplines, such as paleontology, stratigraphy and tectonics.

This lecture, entitled: “Geology, Rocks and Times, An Education” will take place at the Florence Filberg Seniors Centre at 7pm (sharp) November 15, 2015.

Comox Valley Nature is a non-profit society affiliated to BC Nature consisting only of unpaid volunteers.

Membership in BC Nature and Comox Valley Nature is $30 per adult and $40 for a family.

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They won for their album “A Little Frayed, a Little Torn.”

In the Children’s Album of the Year category, the Comox Valley’s Stella Swason was nominated for “I’m Not a Bunny.”

Although she didn’t win, at only 9 years of age, she has a few years yet to achieve that milestone.

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■ Courtenay council observed a minute of silence at its meeting Monday night to mark the passing of longtime city firefighter Capt. Tom Slater.

Slater passed away in the early hours of November 5, at Royal Jubilee Hospital after a brief illness.

He was a respected, long-time member of the department, joining in January 1991, moving up through the ranks as Firefighter, Driver, Lieutenant, and Secretary Treasurer before his promotion to Captain in 2009.

He also served with the British Columbia Fire Training Officer Association, first as Zone Representative then as Treasurer.

He was known for his quiet leadership, and for his strong technical firefighting skills.

In his personal life, Slater was an Ironman competitor, and won several championships for his age class.

Capt. Tom Slater A memorial service has been scheduled for 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Florence Filberg Centre.

■ The 2015 edition of the Canadian Folk Music Awards were held in Edmonton on the weekend.

Prizes in 19 categories were handed out at the gala at the Citadel Theatre.

Winning ‘Ensemble of the Year’ was the Comox Valley’s own Helen Austin,

■ Described as an outdoor junkie by Mark Friesen, Real Banff, Cumberland youth Tao Werner received the highest accolades for his ‘Take Me Outside’ contest winning video.

His video “Falling In Love with the Outdoors” was screened at the 40th Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival on October 31. Werner along with sister Kaya Fox and friend Maya created a short stop-motion short ‘Charlie’ that won the trio Best Local (British Columbia) Film at Reel Youth Vancouver International Film Festival. On the eve before his departure to the Vancouver event he received notice that his video earned him an allexpense paid trip to Banff and Mountain Equipment Co-op gear.

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T Courtenay and District Museum The is i celebrating the City’s 100th anniversary with the publication a of a coffee table style book with the help of the Comox Valley Echo.

It is a high quality magazine style publication with a durable cover.

Historically rich content focuses on activities of people who have shaped our community over the decades. Proceeds from the sales of book copies will help the museum with funding development of programs and activities. Copies are $3.00 each which includes GST, and are available at the Museum and the Echo.

with Friesen, Werner shared his inspiration for making the film crediting his own passion for the adrenalin he gets from his favorite outdoor activities. “... A lot of people think there’s nothing to do in Cumberland besides eating our delicious donuts, so I wanted to show all the incredible things you can do in our small village by just stepping outside, Werner explained to Friesen. “... I was hoping it would inspire a whole bunch of people to just take a moment to shut down their devices and go out and explore the lush world hidden in the trees.”

Falling In Love with the Outdoors can be viewed on YouTube.

■ Mark the date on your calendar now. The Kiwanis Christmas Junktique is set for Friday, November 27th from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. and Saturday, November 28th from 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at St. George’s United Church in Courtenay. All the usual assorted odds and ends and some collectibles.

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leton University and Royal Roads, and studies in Land Use Economics from UBC. Hotsenpiller will replace Linda Adams, who has held the position since 2004 and will be retiring in January 2016.

■ A face familiar with this part of the Island will now head up the Islands Trust which announced this week the appointment of Russ Hotsenpiller as its new Chief Administrative Officer.

Hotsenpiller brings more than 15 years of experience in local government administration at the Comox Valley Regional District and the Strathcona Regional District.

Starting as a land use planner in the late 1990’s, Hotsenpiller has held increasingly responsible roles as manager of planning and of community services. He has been the CAO of the Strathcona Regional District since 2013, gaining further experience in a wide range of projects that included community planning, strategic advice, intergovernmental relations and First Nations engagement.

His education includes degrees in Political Science and Environmental Science from Car-

■ Three documentaries produced by local film maker Edward Homer are currently screening to a global audience at the on line film Festival “Culture Unplugged.”

“Saving the Tsolum River”, “Coal Fever Vancouver Island” and “Living and Working in the Forest” were selected for the festival. The series runs on line until December 18 and you can find links to the festival at Homer’s web site www.comoxvalleyartsandlife.com Also the 29 part series “Vancouver Island Chronicles” that aired on CHEK TV is now available commercial free on You Tube.

You will find links at the web site. If you haven’t seen the series many of the episodes feature people making a positive contribution in the Comox Valley.

Adaptive Snow Sports on Mount Washington, Musicfest volunteers and the Tsolum River Restoration Society are featured.

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Peter Rodney Palmer April 12, 1933- November 4, 2015 It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Peter Palmer who passed away peacefully on November 4, 2015 at his home at the Berwick manor.

Peter the middle child of Bert and Irene Palmer, was born in Cochrane, Ontario on April 12, 1933. He grew up in a large, loving family in Cochrane and Gravenhurst.

In 1954, he met the love of his life, Norah Cole, the new school teacher in town. They married in 1955 and bravely moved west, settling in Richmond, B.C. In Richmond, they raised their children, Tracey, Lysle and Bret. Peter was an involved father. He supported all the hockey, ďŹ gure skating, skiing and curling activities whole heartedly. Peter and Norah moved to the Comox Valley in 1991 and proudly pronounced it home. Peter was a renaissance man; quietly spiritual, ďŹ&#x201A;amboyantly creative and was a kind, loving man, friend and father. He loved woodworking, golfing, the Canucks and the Lions, his V.W convertible and most of all his family. He lived with love in his heart. The years since his Norah passed have been difďŹ cult. He is now reunited.

He is survived by Tracey and Andrew Bitcon (Rob and Krista), Lysle and Ron Barmby (Jesse, Rebecca and Brett) and Bret Palmer (Nicola and Ava). He was blessed by four great-grandchildren who affectionately called him G.G, Bobby, Norah, Anderson and Damon. Peter is also survived by his sisters, Nancy Coyle and Ada Irvine.

A funeral service will be on Friday, November 13th at 2:00pm at St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 579 5th St, Courtenay, B.C. Donations can be made to the Canuck Place (www.canuckplace.org) would be appreciated.

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Emily Grace Hauser December 9,1929 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 3,2015 Grace Hauser, 85, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2015 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital while surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Robert and Marion Bradshaw, she moved with her parents to Moose Jaw where she completed her schooling at Central Collegiate Institute, then worked at the Moose Jaw General Hospital. In later years she returned to work as Supervisor of the X-Ray Department at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg.

In 1945 Grace met Bud, the love of her life. They celebrated 66 years of marriage Sept 3, 2015.

She was a bankerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife creating homes and memories for her family in Moose Jaw, Regina, Selkirk, Winnipeg, Calgary and ďŹ nally retirement ďŹ rst in Victoria and then in Courtenay.

Grace was a proud member of the Elk Lake Baptist congregation in Victoria for 19 years where she served her church community faithfully in many roles including Chairperson of the Board of Deacons, and as the congregation Moderator. Mission was a special interest to her, for her work and support she was honored in 2002 with a Baptist Missionary Dominion Life Membership.

Spare time was ďŹ lled with gardening, bird watching, reading and painting. Watching thoroughbred horse racing was an absolute passion and she enjoyed singing and attending local theatre productions. She was the matriarch of our family and an inspiration to us all.

Predeceased by her parents and her 3 brothers she is survived by her husband Bud Hauser, 4 daughters Beth (Peter), Lynn, Jan (Tony), Leslie and 7 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life was held Friday November 6, 2015 at Courtenay Fellowship Baptist Church on Lake Trail Rd Courtenay at 2 pm.

Special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Laura Bell for her extended care and to the 3rd ďŹ&#x201A;oor caregivers at St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for the kindness shown to Grace and the family.

Flowers gratefully declined. Should you wish, donations may be made to Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of British Columbia www.parkinson.bc.ca

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Elizabeth Eden MacDonald August 8, 1983 ~ October 30, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Eden MacDonald announces she passed away on October 30, 2015. She was born on August 8, 1983 in Richmond, BC. Eden will be sadly missed by her parents, Penny and Frank, her loving husband Colin and her two brothers, John and Michael along with many very close friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life in memory of Eden will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, November 15th at the UBC Boathouse, Richmond. Memorial donations may be made to Thrive Alive in honour of Eden.

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Louise Harriet Harmison (nee Stockand) It is with heavy hearts and sadness we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister & Aunt Louise Harriet Harmison (nee Stockand) in the evening of October 28th 2015.

Louise was born in Nanaimo (in the area she referred to as Five Acres) April 5th 1924. She moved to Cumberland with her family at a young age as her father was a coal miner.

Spending most of her life after getting married, at Comox Lake, either at her home by the lake or up the lake at the family cabin with her husband Bill. She was a wonderful mom and hands on grandma, and as she was not one to speak lots in crowds, when she spoke you listened.

Once the grandchildren started arriving she became an avid knitter and over the years we all were recipients of many beautiful sweaters, baby outďŹ ts, and blankets for bringing home new grandchildren. She loved going for walks with her dog, and being outdoors, she could be found berry picking in the summer that made for wonderful jam over winter.

Baking was another thing you could always expect when coming out to the lake for a visit. There was always something freshly baked either bread or dessert on the kitchen counter for later in the day and the kettle was always on for a cup of tea. Louise took up driving at the grand age of 60 and we were all so proud of her. Louise stayed at home celebrating her 91st birthday and only moved to Comox Seniors Centre this past September.

Louise was predeceased by her daughter Patty, husband Bill and son Gerry.

Mourning her passing is Barb & Ivor Roberston, Roy & Sussie Harmison, brother Alan Stockand, daughter-in-law Karen Harmison, sister-in-law Margaret Stockand, 5 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren - Chris Harmison (Luke & Charlie) Kim Redlack (Aurora), Stacey & Shawn Potter (Shyanne,Daymon & Keyarha), Darren Robertson (Brodie & Kendra) Tyler & Claire Harmison (Riley, Brayden & Eliza) as well as numerous nephews & nieces in the valley.

There will be no service as per Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. We wish to thank Dr. Woldnik & his ofďŹ ce staff for the care & compassion and home visits over the years. The Home Care nurses (so many over the years, too many to name) but a big thank you to you all, this allowed Mom to stay in her home as long as she did. We also want to say thank you to the nursing staff at both St. Joesphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital & Comox Seniors Centre.

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Ellen was born in Pleasant Home, Manitoba to William and Tina Biluk; youngest of five brothers and sisters.

She moved to Winnipeg to work as a waitress till her marriage to Leonard Opperman at age 24. She joined the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Airforce familyâ&#x20AC;? living in various military bases in Canada and overseas while raising their 5 children. Upon returning to Canada in 1963 they settled in the Comox Valley where she joined the staff of St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospital.

After retiring she enjoyed her role as an enthusiastic volunteer at Glacier View Lodge and the hospital auxiliary. She enjoyed many hobbies; exploring new recipes, avid gardener, passionate bridge player, loved her daily walks and of course socializing with her close knit circle of long-time friends. Len and Ellen enjoyed winter holidays in Arizona and extended road trips to various destinations. She is survived by her husband Len of 71 years, her 5 children and spouses, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Gathering of family and friends to be held in the Garden Room at Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre on Friday, November 20th, 2015 at 2:30PM. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to all the staff in residential care at Comox Valley Seniors Village for their care, compassion and support during Ellenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stay there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Play, smile, think of me. Let my name be spoken without effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.â&#x20AC;?

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Anela & The Experimenters at next jazz society night Jazz music over the last three weeks at Avalanche Bar has been outstanding: two Toronto bands - one on a national tour and the other on a world tour - followed by the stunning performance last Thursday by Nanaimo Musicians’ Association Big Band with vocalist Sydney Needham. This week we return to our roots with popular regional musicians. Local, but by no means lesser!

The Georgia Straight Jazz Society presents the return engagement of Anela Kahiamoe and his band “The Experimenters” on Thursday, November 19th at The Avalanche Bar and Grill.

A native of Hawaii and veteran of the Honolulu music scene; his popularity in the

Valley is phenomenal and his musical talent extensive. Although Anela is well known in our region, this is only his second appearance as a Jazz Society act; last year’s show drew a capacity crowd. He is a native of Hawaii, and he’s been a professional musician all of his life. We are happy to bring back his extensive musical talent as he offers beautiful vocals, and performs in his inimitable style on guitar and lap steel ukulele. Expect an engaging performance with beautiful vocals combined with his amazing instrumental skills.

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Anela Kahiamo said, “The unique blend of instruments and range of musical genres being performed will be very engaging.”

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cludes four time CCMAnominated Evan Ehgoetz, who masterfully blends his sweet steel pedal guitar sound to jazz favourites. Ehgoetz has shared

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Show time is 7:30 pm.

Admission is $10 for Society members, $12 for nonmembers. Remember to arrive early if you plan on meeting friends or wish to enjoy dinner before the show. This is bound to be another well-attended event.

Jazz Society members are reminded to mark their calendar for the AGM at 5:30 pm at Avalanche Bar on December 5th.

CLT meeting night features two presentations On Tuesday, November 17th, Courtenay Little Theatre’s More than a Meeting features Ray Garford reading from his new book “Two Goats, One Wife” and a short scene from CLT’s upcoming Christmas show: It’s a Wonderful Life: the Musical by Peter Jorgensen.

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The Community Justice Centre and City of Courtenay’s Community Drug Strategy Committee present the Westcoast Boys Club Network Foundation’s (BCN) reality stage production of Man Up! - the true story of the Boys Club Network’.

A caution for dramatic content and strong language accompanies invitations to this performance.

“Unfiltered reality and strong language define the hallways, dreams and disappointments of Canada’s large population of boys at-risk, and to reach them we must speak, understand and respond to that language authentically and hopefully,” says BCN co-founder Walter Mustapich.

“Hope is what we are all about.”

It is fitting that Man Up! runs throughout National Addictions Awareness Week.

The evening performance on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm is open to the public, and admission is free.

The performance takes place at the Stan Hagen Theatre at North Island College (2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay) and is 60-minutes followed by a Q&A period.

Doors open at 6:45 pm and seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

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After a lifetime of downhill thrills, 91-year-old skier calls it a day

BY PHILIP ROUND Special to the Echo

As the ďŹ rst snow of the season fell on Mount Washington, Lorne â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sudsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sutherland looked up from his Comox home and reminisced about countless happy years skiing the hill.

So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with a hint of sadness heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calling it a day, deciding that another season of getting a downhill rush might just be one season too many.

Maybe that shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a surprise, as Sutherland is now 91 years of age, and is packing his skis and poles away after a lifetime of enjoying the camaraderie on and off alpine slopes here and on the mainland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realized last year it was getting close, but I got in a few runs in before thinking long and hard about it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was able to handle steep pitches, so never gave much thought to giv-

Comox resident â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sudsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sutherland stacks his equipment away after a lifetime of downhill skiing.

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ing up during my 80s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But approaching 90, I started to wonder about what might happen if my legs didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t react the way I wanted on a good run; if I suddenly found they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the power they once had. At my age, they would just take too long to heal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sure, when I saw that ďŹ rst snow on the mountain last week, it made me think. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to be realistic.â&#x20AC;?

Sutherland learned to ski as a teenager when he and his family lived in Vancouver, and recalled he was hitting the slopes of the north shoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollyburn Mountain even before the Lions Gate Bridge opened in 1938. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to play rugger on a Saturday morning, then go pick up my pack, get the streetcar to Gore Avenue Wharf and take the passenger ferry across to Dundarave Pier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then it was a dogtrot up to the ski hill by the stairs. There was no other way at the time, and you had to carry everything you needed on your back.â&#x20AC;?

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before being demobbed at Greenwood, NS, at the end of hostilities in September 1945.

Returning to Vancouver, he discovered a road had been opened to Hollyburn, so the combination of the road and the bridge made access to the slopes from the city much quicker and easier - so he and his friends took full advantage whenever snow and time allowed.

He rejoined the Air Force in 1949 as a flight engineer, working first on Cansos at Sea Island (Vancouver) and then Lancasters at Comox. He later transferred to Summerside (PEI) - where he met his wife, Bernice - before joining Canadair, where he was intensively involved in the conversion program for Argus aircraft.

And while his various duties frequently took him well away from ski slopes, he was always on the lookout for opportunities in his down time - on one posting, discovering a hill near Quebec City.

He remembers the atmosphere was always great, despite the fact that he couldn’t speak much French.

“I was never good enough to be competitive; I just liked sliding down hills,” he recalled with a smile. “Any opportunity I had, I skied - language problems or not, that was an opportunity, and I took it.”

He and Bernice arrived in Comox in 1967, and with their two daughters Lisa and Jan the family all discovered the skiing opportunities of Forbidden Plateau, where he met up with local skiing legends such as Herb Bradley.

“We went up there as much as we could,” said Sutherland. “And no question, the girls were much smoother skiers than me.”

Mount Washington officially opened in 1979, but it wasn’t until the following year that Sutherland went to check out the slopes and what were, at the time, basic facilities.

“The first lift was a rope tow. I used to monkey-wrench that till my arms felt ten foot longer than when I started. But the snow was amazing. After they put the first chair lift in, there were times when so much snow fell that we all had to get shovels to dig out the drifts so the chairs could move.”

In his retirement, he became hooked to the mountain, enjoying the downhill runs across 33 seasons. Some weeks he would be up there three of four times, meeting buddies for downhill skiing in the morning and then gathering for lunch at a condominium on the hill owned by one of the friends, each taking turns to provide the food.

He’s excited to hear of Mount Washington’s sale to new owners, and the possibility of even more investment in the hill’s facilities to attract more people to the resort, especially if future developments include a village core to make it a year-round draw.

But he remains grateful for the dedication and commitment of the former ownership group and management, including supportive initiatives such as offering free ski passes to seniors aged 75 and above.

“I’ll bet they didn’t expect many folks would qualify - especially for the alpine passes,” he laughs as he looks at his final seasonal pass from last year, still hooked to his ski jacket. “But this is the Comox Valley, where seniors like to stay active if they possibly can.

“And last year I can say from personal experience there was at least one 90-year-old who appreciated it. But I’m being realistic in not renewing it this winter.

“Am I a bit sad? Yes. But I’ve had a great run - plenty of them, in fact.”

Almost 70 years ago, ‘Suds’ Sutherland (right) was pictured with one of his skiing buddies, John Austad, taking a break on Hollyburn Mountain.

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Community celebrates North Island College at Taste

The North Island College Foundation brought together community, exquisite food and some of Vancouver Island’s finest chefs to celebrate NIC’s 40 years of service at Taste, a gala fundraising dinner. More than 175 NIC friends, industry partners, staff and faculty took part in an evening of gourmet indulgence at Courtenay’s Florence Filberg Centre on Friday, November 6 to support students and education at NIC. (Photos courtesy NIC Foundation)

Taste guests had a choice of three main dishes, including BC halibut accompanied by baked polenta and romesco sauce, all created and freshly prepared by the North Vancouver Island Chefs Association.

Kyle Matthews, NIC alumni and NIC Foundation secretary/treasurer chats with some of the 175 community members, staff and students attending the gala celebration.

Attendees had the opportunity to sponsor new classroom equipment and technology to benefit NIC students for years to come.

NIC President John Bowman and NIC Foundation Board Chair Robert Buckley shared highlights from the college’s 40-year history, from NIC’s roots as a mobile distance education provider travelling up and down the coast by boat to establishing its present day campus in the 1990’s.

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Choral Society to sing Magnificats

Since September of this year, the almost 70 strong North Island Choral Society has been rehearsing their upcoming performances of “MAGNIFICATS” written by five different composers.

The choir will include in their program contrasting “Magnificats” by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), his son, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788), Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707), Johann Pachelbel (16531706) and Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). The works will be sung in Latin, English and German.

J. S. Bach was not widely seen as a great composer until a revival of interest in his music in the early 1900s. He is now generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time.

C. P. E. Bach wrote music during a time of transition from his father’s baroque style to the following classical and romantic styles. C. P. E. Bach’s style was described as “sensitive”, covering a wide range of dramatic musical emotions.

Buxtehude, born in Denmark, lived much of his life in Germany. His music influenced many composers including J.S. Bach. Buxtehude’s organ works are still performed frequently and he is considered one of the most important composers of his period.

Pachelbel is probably best known for his “Canon in D”. He composed a large body of sacred and secular music in the southern German tradition. His contribution to the emergence of the chorale prelude and fugue makes him a very important composer of the middle baroque era.

Vivaldi was an Italian composer, violinist, teacher and priest. His influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe. He is known mainly for composing “The Four Seasons”.

Many of his compositions were written for the female music ensemble at a home for abandoned children.

The NICS performances of “Magnificats” are on Friday December 4th at 7:30 PM and on Saturday December 5th at 2:00 PM in St. George’s United Church, 505 Fifth Street, Courtenay, B. C. If you are a lover of classical choral music, this is a concert not to be missed.

Once again, the Choir will be conducted by artistic director, Paul Colthorpe and accompanied by Elvera Penner.

Colthorpe is a music teacher in School District 71 (Comox Valley) and Elvera Penner is a well-known local music educator. Through Colthorpe’s encouraging direction and Penner’s skillful technique for giving the choir support, a very high quality of choral performance can be anticipated.

The NICS is joined by the NICS Orchestra and well known local sopranos, Megan Skidmore and Carol-Anne Parkinson, contralto Tasha Farivar from Victoria, David Brown, tenor, who has sung many times with the choir, and a newcomer to NICS performances, Sam Maraccini, bass, also from Victoria.

Tickets for each performance are $20.

The tickets are available from Blue Heron Books, Comox; Laughing Oyster Books, Courtenay; Choir members.

Tickets for children under 12 are $5 at the door and from Choir members. For more information: northislandchoral. com

- Submitted by North Island Choral Society

School District Band and Choir Festival starts Monday Do you love young voices raised in harmony or the sound of enthusiastic young concert band musicians? On November 16, 17 and 18, the Comox Valley will host some of Vancouver Island future musicians at School District 71’s 24th Annual Comox Valley Band and Choir Festival.

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Monday November 16th will feature the Choral portion of the Festival at Comox Pentecostal Church starting at 9 am till 3:30 pm. Clinician Dr. Geoffrey Boers, from University of Washington, will work with choirs from Mark R Isfeld and Highland and out of town guests throughout the day.

Tuesday, November 17th and Wednesday, November 18th will feature the Concert Band portion of the festival at the Sid Williams Theatre. Dr. Gerry King from University of Victoria and Dr. Wendy McCallum from Brandon University will be working with 15 band groups over the two days. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. and people are welcome to come and go throughout the day.

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Members of the community are invited to come out and enjoy some of the fine musicianship that is blooming under the direction of local band and choir teachers in the Comox Valley and all over Vancouver Island. A detailed schedule of performance time is available on the SD71 website under Programs, Fine Arts.

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Family film Sunday at The Sid

The Sid Williams Theatre Society’s family film series returns with The Land Before Time on Sunday November 15 at 2:00pm.

From the creators of An American Tail, this animated children’s film was originally released in 1988 and became an instant hit.

This film introduces Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky, and Petrie, and follows them on their first journey together - an exciting quest to find the lush, legendary Great Valley. Along the way, the prehistoric pals

overcome many challenges and learn the value of teamwork and friendship. This delightful classic is the adventure that started it all, and it continues to capture the hearts of viewers young and old.

Don’t miss this fun and affordable afternoon for the whole family! Admission is pay what you can by donation.

There will be popcorn and prizes! Doors open at 1pm and the film begins at 2pm.

The Sid’s family film series continues this season with Arthur Christmas (December

13), Matilda (January 17), and We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (February 7).

Generously sponsored by the Financial Team of Nicole Deters & Associates, these family films are fundraising events for the Sid Williams Theatre Society.

The Sid was a state-of-the-art movie house when it opened 80 years ago, then known as the Bickle Theatre.

For full event information and a theatrical trailer of the film, visit www.sidwilliamstheatre.com.

BLACK FRIDAY EVENT

Fiddler Trent Freeman will be returning to his Comox Valley roots on Saturday, November 14th,to perform with his band, Speaker Face, at the Bridge Lounge, in Courtenay. This new band is a progression from his folk roots, and combines the sounds of his fiddle with electronic beats and manipulations.

Show starts at 8:00pm and $10 tickets are available at the door. For more information call Craig 339-4249.

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